DIRECTV
5 days free · Streaming packages, no annual contract, cancel anytime.
Exit grade C: You can cancel online, but the cancel button is buried behind extra screens.
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The DIRECTV free trial runs 5 days, then streaming packages, no annual contract, cancel anytime. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is moderate - about 6 minutes. Our take: This is DIRECTV's streaming product - no satellite dish, no two-year contract, and a real 5-day free trial you can cancel online.
Last verified: July 22, 2026
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Our take
This is DIRECTV's streaming product - no satellite dish, no two-year contract, and a real 5-day free trial you can cancel online. The catch is the clock, not a contract: a card hold goes on at signup, and if you don't cancel by the end of day five, the first month bills at full price - and these packages are expensive. Take the trial to sample live TV and sports before a big weekend, set an alarm for day four, and cancel from Manage My TV Subscription if it's not for you.
What you get
The DIRECTV DIRECTV streaming (formerly DIRECTV STREAM) - Entertainment / Choice / Ultimate / Premier plan
Included · 6
Live TV streaming with no satellite dish and no annual contract - cancel anytime
5-day free trial across the streaming packages, with no charge if you cancel before it ends
Package tiers from ~90 up to 185+ channels depending on the plan you pick
Local channels where available, plus news, sports, and entertainment networks
Cloud DVR and streaming on your own devices (no equipment install)
Genre Packs as a lower-cost, more customizable alternative to the full signature packages
Worth knowing
A charge-free hold - DIRECTV places a temporary card authorization at signup; it's released only if you cancel in time
Premium channels (HBO/Max, Showtime, etc.) at the base price - those are paid add-ons
Regional sports and certain networks on lower tiers - availability steps up with the more expensive packages
Locked pricing - package prices and promotional rates change; the trial converts to full monthly price unless you cancel
The honest data
By the numbers
- Trial length
- 5 days
- Pricing
- Streaming packages, no annual contract, cancel anytime. Verified 2026-07-15, signature package prices ran roughly: Óptimo Más ~$74.99/mo, Choice ~$84.99/mo, Entertainment ~$89.99/mo, Ultimate ~$114.99/mo, and Premier ~$159.99/mo; smaller Genre Packs started around $20.99/mo. Package names, channel counts, and prices change often and vary by promotion - treat these as a snapshot, not a locked quote. The 5-day free trial applies to the streaming plans.
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Medium
- Time to cancel
- ~6 min
Cancellation guide
How to cancel DIRECTV
Documented · ~6 min
- 01
Sign in to your account at directv.com from a browser or the app
- 02
Open the Manage My TV Subscription (account/billing) section
- 03
Select Cancel my subscription and follow the prompts, declining any retention offers
- 04
Do this by the end of day 5 to keep the free trial free - after that, the first month bills at the package's full price
DIRECTV free trial - frequently asked
- Is the DIRECTV free trial really free?
- Yes - the DIRECTV free trial is free for 5 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at the paid rate unless you cancel first.
- How much does DIRECTV cost after the trial?
- Streaming packages, no annual contract, cancel anytime. Verified 2026-07-15, signature package prices ran roughly: Óptimo Más ~$74.99/mo, Choice ~$84.99/mo, Entertainment ~$89.99/mo, Ultimate ~$114.99/mo, and Premier ~$159.99/mo; smaller Genre Packs started around $20.99/mo. Package names, channel counts, and prices change often and vary by promotion - treat these as a snapshot, not a locked quote. The 5-day free trial applies to the streaming plans.
- How do I cancel DIRECTV?
- To cancel DIRECTV: 1. Sign in to your account at directv.com from a browser or the app; 2. Open the Manage My TV Subscription (account/billing) section; 3. Select Cancel my subscription and follow the prompts, declining any retention offers; 4. Do this by the end of day 5 to keep the free trial free - after that, the first month bills at the package's full price. It takes about 6 minutes and is rated medium to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the DIRECTV trial?
- Yes - DIRECTV requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 5 - if you only want the trial.
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